Capital Projects Coordinator - Engineering & Technology Operations

Seattle City Light’s Engineering and Technology Operations Division is seeking a Capital Projects Coordinator for the Development Review Team. The role involves managing multidisciplinary evaluations of interdepartmental and municipal project submittals, providing customer service, coordinating reviews, and supporting high‑visibility projects while ensuring compliance with utility standards and city requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee development plan reviews for Seattle City Light capital projects, city‑funded efforts, franchise city work, and private development.
• Facilitate internal and external review processes, ensuring alignment with utility requirements, permitting standards, and community expectations.
• Maintain and manage project records, reports, development review files, and other official documentation.
• Support preliminary assessment activities, including early‑stage plan review and customer meetings to clarify construction and utility requirements.
• Guide capital improvement projects of moderate scope through planning, design, and construction phases.
• Coordinate design reviews, environmental reviews, permit and right‑of‑way acquisition, and contract negotiation and administration.
• Apply engineering, architectural, construction, and project‑management knowledge to schedule work, solve problems, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with city departments, consultants, contractors, agencies, and the public to share information and coordinate project activities.

Employees are expected to participate in Seattle City Light’s Emergency Response Program, supporting utility operations during emergencies as aligned with their regular duties.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum three years of project or construction management (or related) experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
• Current Washington State driver’s license or equivalent proof of mobility.

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience managing projects in the public sector.
• Experience working on environmentally sensitive projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce, including skilled trades, contractors, consultants, customers, and regulatory agency personnel.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulatory processes and environmental regulations.
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to advance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and Microsoft Project.
• Demonstrated commitment to construction safety and a safety‑first ethic.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $55.96 to $65.41 per hour.

Benefits

• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive benefits package in accordance with City of Seattle policies.